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.co.za Central Cape Town I ziko Museums consists of 12 National Museums in Cape Town. Each of
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diversity of the oldest city in South Africa. Iziko is an isiXhosa word meaning
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African Museum (ISAM), located at 25 Queen Victoria Street is home to
V&A Waterfront ticket office open daily – more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance.
situated outside Two Oceans Aquarium The collections now range from fossils almost 700 million years old to
09h00 to 17h00 – Tel 021 511 6000 insects and fish caught last week. The collections contain stone tools made
Hey, kids! Join the City Sightseeing Kids
Club and become a VIP on the big red
bus. Abie, Mandisa, Salty and Blatjan
120 000 years ago, traditional clothes from the last century and create a
better understanding of the earth and its biological and cultural diversity,
past and present.
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are protected by glass cases. A child
can see the world through the lens of Chrysalis Academy,Tokai Forest, Tokai
CAPE TOWN TOURISM a microscope, discover treasures in a Tel 082 334 5434 (Gail Coetzee)
Pop into one of Cape Town Tourism’s 18 Visitor info@outdoormarket.co.za
Information Centres or consult our handy website sandpit, have a bird's eye view of a colony of ants, feel a whale's tooth, and
www.outdoormarket.co.za
to find out about all the child-friendly activities so much more! All activities are aimed at foundation phase learners, and
The aromas of fresh bread, artisan
Cape Town has to offer. www.capetown.travel
3Gold of Africa Museum: Welcome to V&A Waterfront Hout Bay are offered in English or Afrikaans. Activities relating to the displays in the
Museum are enhanced by interaction with specimens in the Discovery Room. cheese and charcuterie laces the
West Africa School Holiday Programme. morning air of the Tokai Forest every
96 Strand St, Cape Town Saturday. An outdoor family-friendly

KIDS’CAPE TOWN
The city seen through the eyes of a
child becomes one large playground.
There are mountains to climb, wildlife
to witness, forests to explore, botanical
gardens in which to run freely and
beautiful beaches where sand and sea
offer hours of fun no money can buy.
For kids with sea legs, there are boat
trips from a number of seaside suburbs,
including Gordon’s Bay, Simon’s Town
and Hout Bay (which heads out to
Duiker Island Seal Colony) and boat
adventure on their minds, there’s
camel riding in Kommetjie, mountain
biking in Tokai and surfing at Surfers’
Corner in Muizenberg. For families
with smaller children, paddling at
St. James Tidal Pool or a walk along
the Sea Point promenade will lift the
spirits without punishing the pocket.
Lesser known is the plethora of
rainy-day indoor activities and historical
and educational sites that make Cape
Town a perennial favourite for families:
theme parks and safe places to play,
art studios, indoor rock climbing, the
aquarium, the planetarium, mineral
Tel 021 405 1540 www.goldofafrica.com market with kids activities, fresh
MIND SPACE
Day 1: West African music produce, breakfast and crafts.
Day 2: West African storytelling Monday - Friday: 10h00 - 15h00
Day 3: West African games (closed weekends and public holidays)
Day 4: West African arts & crafts. Choose day 1, 2, 3 or all 4 days. Bookings and Enquiries Tel 021 481 3840
Time: 09h00 – 12h00. Contact them for upcoming dates. Age 7 – 12 years. Mind Space is an online learning centre
Cost: R50 per day. All materials included. Bring own snack and drink for break.
Booking essential. Min. 4 children required to run. Interactive, curriculum-based
sponsored by BP. It caters for learners from
8 years upwards, accompanied by their Libraries
school programmes offered during the term. teachers or adult guardians. The centre
There are 103 libraries throughout the city. Most branches have children’s
houses a collection of books and videos
sections which also offer story hours, film shows and holiday programmes.
on topics ranging from anthropology to
For research, most libraries also offer free use of computers and the
zoology. This is a fun, interactive space which can be used to access material
Mouille Point 5 V&A Waterfront 7 Scarecrows Family Restaurant &
for projects and lessons and small groups (up to 20) can book this venue for
Internet. Get your library card for free today!
libraries@capetown.gov.za Library map available at www.capetownkids.co.za
Open 7 days a week 09h00 – 21h00 Tel 021 408 7600 computer literacy lessons.
Events Management
info@waterfront.co.za - www.waterfront.co.za Oakhurst Farm Park, Dorman Way, Hout Bay
The V&A Waterfront boasts over 450 retail outlets, a vast selection of Sun to Tues 09h00 – 17h00

24hr pharmacies
charters at the V&A Waterfront. scratch patches and Zip Zap circus, eateries, an aquarium, boat and helicopter charters and art & craft markets. Wed to Sat 09h00 – 23h00
THE IZIKO PLANETARIUM
which trains talented children from Add to this festive street entertainers, an exciting line-up of events, Tel 021 790 0841 Tel 021 481 3900 for further details.
For older children, horse riding in underprivileged backgrounds and puts exhilarating leisure attractions, a vast range of accommodation options and scarecrows.coffeeshop@gmail.com - www.scare-crows.co.za www.iziko.org.za/planetarium
Constantia or Noordhoek, along a on a raucous display of acrobatics. you will understand why the V&A Waterfront remains SA’s premier tourist With beautiful mountain views, this family friendly restaurant boasts indoor and The Planetarium is a celestial theatre in the
Gardens Main Rd UniKem Pharmacy
beautiful windswept beach, is an With all there is to do and see, your kids destination and the ultimate place to live, work, shop and play. outdoor play areas. Fresh, healthy meals feature on their adult and kiddies’ menus. round, utilising the complex Minolta star machine
Woolworths Tel 021 790 3136 Int terminal – depar-
equestrian dream. For kids with won’t be asking for TV. MASTER VISA DINERS AMEX It’s the perfect party venue. MASTER VISA DINERS and multiple projectors to transport audiences
Pharmacy Lifestyle tures
through the wonders of the universe. Inside the
Centre, 50 Kloof St Bellville Tel 021 934 6580
6 Two Oceans Animal Encounters domed auditorium, we can recreate the night sky, so
whatever the weather outside, the Planetarium sky is Tel 021 422 0155 M-Kem Pharmacy
Aquarium always clear, an extraordinary audio visual experience for
Durban Rd Somerset West
Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront Butterfly World, Klapmuts Tel 021 875 5628 old and young. The Planetarium hosts shows for children, learners and adults Three Anchor Tel 021 948 5702/6/7 Arcade Pharmacy
4 Rotary Mini Blue Train & Play Park Tel 021 418 3823 Bay 122 Main Rd
Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre, Tel 021 884 4506 throughout the year and extra shows during school holidays.
Subscribe to Condé Nast House & Garden for 1 year and Beach Rd, Mouille Point (next to the Lighthouse) Mon to Sun 09h30 – 18h00 Glengariff Pharmacy Table View Tel 021 851 7130
save 45% off the cover price: (11 issues = R229.60) Muldersvlei JB’s Pharmacy
Tel 021 434 4297 aquarium@aquarium.co.za 2 Main Rd
Subscribe to Conde nast House & Garden for 2 years and
save 50% off cover price: (22 issues = R417.45) Cell Carlo 072 383 8195 www.aquarium.co.za Drakenstein Lion Park, Old Paarl Rd Tel 021 863 3290 The 12 national museums that make up Iziko Museums of Cape Town are spaces Tel 021 434 8622 15 Flamingo Square Stellenbosch
Payment via debit order, cheque, EFT or credit card Open 7 days a week 09h00 – 18h00 (weather permitting) The Two Oceans Aquarium for cultural interaction, where knowledge is shared, stories told and experiences Tel 021 557 4499 Die Boord Pharmacy
Cheetah Outreach, Spier Estate, Stellenbosch Tel 021 881 3242
Email: subs@rnad.co.za Tel: 011 473 8700 carlomail7@gmail.com showcases life from the mighty enjoyed. South African Museum • South African National Gallery • Maritime Hout Bay Safraan Ave
www.seapointrotary.org.za Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Over World of Birds, Valley Rd, Hout Bay Tel 021 790 2730 Centre • Slave Lodge Museum • William Fehr Collection • Michaelis Collection • Wheelers Pharmacy Cape Town Int Tel 021 887 9400
Take a trip on Cape Town’s only miniature train. You can also spend quality 3000 living animals can be seen in Rust en Vreugd Museum • Bertram House Museum • Koopmans-de Wet House The Passage Way, Airport
Higgeldy Piggeldy Farmyard, Imhoff Farm, Tel 021 783 2007
Published by A&C Maps cc time in the safe play park, playing on a climbing rock, riding their tricycle track & this marine kaleidoscope. Museum • Groot Constantia Museum • Planetarium • Bo-Kaap Museum
Kommetjie
Tel: 021 685 4260 / acmaps@iafrica.com / www.mapsinfo.co.za other fun items. Book your next birthday party here. Proceeds fund Rotary projects. MASTER VISA DINERS AMEX BY DOCTOR KNOW Family Health Handbook 2009/2010)

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Muizenberg
10 Planet Kids
3 Wherry Rd, Muizenberg
Tel 021 788 3070
Mon to Sun 10h00 – 18h00
andy@planetkids.co.za
www.planetkids.co.za
This is a large exciting indoor play
and activity centre which caters for
all children including those with
disabilities. Planet Kids hosts great
birthday parties.
Westlake
11 Nucleus Toys
4 Stibitz str. Unit 3
Westlake Business Park
Cape Town, 7945
Tel 021 702 3865
Mon to Fri 09h00 – 16h30
Sat 09h00 – 12h00
pamac@mweb.co.za
www.nucleustoys.com
Nucleus Toys strives to provide the
best quality and value and the widest
range of wooden toys and games to
educate pre-schoolers while they play.
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Constantia
12 Jonkershuis Restaurant
Groot Constantia Wine Estate
Constantia
Tel 021 794 6255
Mon to Sat 09h00 – 21h00
Sun 09h00 – 16h00
info@jonkershuisconstantia.co.za
www.jonkershuisconstantia.co.za
Situated on the oldest wine
producing estate in SA, Jonkershuis
offers a menu which is classic and
embraces it’s historical heritage with
exceptional fare and Cape Malay
classics. MASTER VISA DINERS AMEX
Beaches
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Pinelands
13Millstone
Farmstall & Café
Oude Molen Eco Village
Alexandra Rd, Pinelands
Tel 021 447 8226 Cell 082 407 8910
Tues to Sun 08h00 – 17h00
millstone@polka.co.za
Unique rural setting five minutes
from the city, fabulous tree house
and play area, delicious coffees,
meals and treats, freshly extracted
juices and homegrown organic
produce with daily wood-fired
breads. MASTER VISA
14 The Playshed
Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Rd
Pinelands. Tel 021 801 0141/2
Cell 074 196 2778
Thurs to Sun 09h00 – 17h00
School holidays: Tues to Sun 09h00 – 17h00
playshed@gmail.com
www.theplayshed.co.za
The Playshed has a warm
welcoming atmosphere, where kids
can play while adults have a warm
drink and a piece of freshly baked cake.
Wynberg
15 Kiids Boutique
51 Waterloo Rd, Chelsea Village
Wynberg
Tel 021 762 8935
Mon to Fri 08h00 – 17h00
Sat 09h00 – 13h00
info@kiids.co.za - www.kiids.co.za
Kiids Boutique specialises in all things
children – the upmarket store for kids,
caters for the 0 – 12 year old and stocks
the latest and most popular brands
from around the world. The beautiful
décor and amazing products make the
experience a treat! MASTER VISA AMEX
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Newlands
16 Gymboree Play & Music
Piazza Level, Letterstedt House, Newlands on Main, Cnr Main & Campground Rd, Newlands
Mon to Fri 09h00 – 18h00 - Sat 09h00 – 13h00 - Tel 021 671 2338
kirsten@gymboree.co.za - www.gymboree.co.za
Parent-child interactive classes in play, music, art & sports for children aged
1 month to 5 years. Centrally located, spotless environment for little learners.
Creativity, confidence, friendship. It all starts at Gymboree. MASTER VISA
Northern suburbs
Century City
17 Ratanga Junction
Century Boulevard, Century City
Tel 021 550 8500 or 086 120 0300
info@ratanga.co.za - www.ratanga.co.za
Open daily from 10h00 – 17h00 during
Western Cape school holidays
Ratanga Junction theme park offers
more than 30 attractions ranging from
kiddie rides to family rides and thrill
rides as well as a wide range of live
entertainment. MASTER VISA DINERS AMEX
Durbanville
18Slattery’s at Oude
Westhof
Van Riebeeckshof Rd Oude Westhof
Village Square, Oude Westhof, Bellville
Tel 021 913 7753/4
Tues to Sat 09h00 – 22h30
Sun 09h00 – 15h00
info@slatterys.co.za - www.slatterys.co.za
Old world charm with modern vibe.
Fresh produce menu, friendly casual
atmosphere in an 1886 farmhouse &
garden. Child friendly, parent friendly.
Outdoor play area plus inside play
corner. MASTER VISA DINERS AMEX
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19Cool-Runnings’
Toboggan Family Park
off Carl Cronje Drive (opposite
Bellville Velodrome behind Engen
Garage), Tygervalley
Tel 021 949 4439
Tues to Fri 12h00 –18h00
Sat to Sun 09h00 – 18h00
School/public holidays 09h00 – 18h00
info@toboggan.co.za
www.cool-runnings.co.za
Tobogganing is a popular adventure
sport, a summer version of the
thrilling winter sport but on steel
instead of snow. Ride the 1,25 km of
twisting steel half-pipe and reach up
to 40 km/h. Suitable for all ages.
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20 Kidz Playzone
10 Pastorale St, Durbanville Business
Park (Off Klipheuwel Rd), Durbanville
Tel 021 979 4872
Tues to Sat 09h00 – 16h30
Sun & Public Holidays 09h30 – 14h00
Open 7 days a week during school holidays
Kidz Playzone is an indoor playcentre
and party venue for ages 1 to 12
years. Private themed party rooms
and a large play area with various
activities from climbing frames
to playstations to arts & crafts.
Holiday programmes offered.
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Boulder’s Beach
Simonstown
Safe swimming with African
penguins! Rocks for sunbathing.
Camps Bay Beach – Main
Road Camps Bay
This beach is perfect for Boogie-
boarding because of the great
waves. For little ones, try the tidal
pool below the Police Station.
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Parklands Main Rd, Tableview
Hout Bay near Mariner’s Wharf
Boogaloos, Canal Walk, Century City
Clifton 1–4
Great for sundowners and with older
kids. Limited space and access via
stairs so not very baby friendly.
Glen Beach
A more private, less busy beach
which is more toddler friendly
than Camps Bay and Clifton.
Small Bay (Blouberg)
Protected from the South-Easter!
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hikes and walks
Table Mountain From the top there
are various easy walks marked out.
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9 TOKAI popular destination.
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Tokai Forest and Arboretum
and Trails, Stellenbosch
Walks and horse riding are popular
Three walks ranging from 1.25 –
around the picnic area. Start at the
9.75km which offer panoramic
Arboretum Tea Room for circular
views of the Winelands and
KOMMETJIE hikes and adventurous bike rides.
Cape Town, bird watching and
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discover, trees to climb, streams
to splash in – the young explorer’s
also popular for mountain bike
enthusiasts. Dirtopia also
paradise! organises full moon and sunset
hikes in the area.
Cecilia Forest Start here for an
easy walk or a full day hike, and even Tygerberg Nature Reserve
mushroom picking in season! Open on weekdays between
9h00 and 16h00 and on
Devon Valley Wine Trail Choose weekends between 09h00 and
between short and longer trails past 18h00. Thre is an entrance
ONRUS some of Stellenbosch’s finest wine fee of R10 per adult and R5 for
farms. Start at Sugarbird Manor, children over 13 years. Beautiful
Devon Valley.
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Winelands
Ostrich Ranch
Van Schoorsdrif Rd (off N7)
Paarl
Winter Winners
Durbanville
Tel 021 972 1669
Mon to Sun 09h00 -17h00
info@ostrichranch.co.za
www.ostrichranch.co.za
Muldersvlei Stellenbosch Resist the urge to hibernate with the
kids and discover why winter is a
Fully operating Ostrich Ranch close
special time in the Mother City! For
to Cape Town. Enjoy professionally
starters, three of Cape Town’s top
guided tours, browse the curio shops attractions always run a special family
and relax in the restaurant against the promotion over the winter period,
backdrop of Table Mountain.
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24 Graceland Venues
Klein Dennegeur Farm, Lustigaan Rd, Paarl. Tel 021 863 4109 Cell 072 264 4009
where families can explore:
Tues to Sat 09h00 – 16h00 ● Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, with special activities for kids at the top
conny@gracelandvenues.co.za - www.gracelandvenues.co.za
Venue available for children’s parties, day outings and to hire for special occasions.
● City Sightseeing Bus, which allows you to enjoy a relaxed tour of the city with
a special kids’ audio guide and lots of options to hop on and hop off!
S kateparks Numerous fun activities available eg: waterslide, jungle gym, pony rides, animal ● Two Oceans Aquarium, where you can take the whole family on a journey to
touch farm and ample space for the kids to play. Booking essential. the underwater world and discover new, exciting species.
Winter in Cape Town is a fun season for trying out new activities – avoid cabin
fever by exploring hikes & walks, trails for bikes and beautiful, windless days on
22 Joostenberg
Bistro & Deli
23 Kardoesie
Aan de Wagen Rd, Stellenbosch
Garden Route the beach. Look out for great winter offers in Cape Town’s fabulous restaurants
and shops, you might find something you have never tried before or that you
have always wanted. For those rainy days, Cape Town has a great variety of
Klein Joostenberg Farm, Tel 021 887 5655
indoor play places that are great– check out what’s on offer in this map.
R304 Muldersvlei
Tel 021 884 4208
Tues to Fri 09h00 – 17h00
Sat 09h00 – 14h00 Albertinia A variety of world class museums will keep young and old busy while they learn
about our culture and heritage, regardless of the weather outside.
Mon to Sun 08h00 – 17h00 kardoesie@volkskombuis.co.za
bistro@joostenberg.co.za www.volkskombuis.co.za For special events like ‘Christmas in July’ and other fun additions to your calendar,
Parents and grandparents alike need www.capetownkids.co.za or www.capetown.travel for updates and ideas, visit your
Unpretentious, family friendly bistro
nearest Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre (see map) for more information or call
& deli specialising in seasonal, fresh not look any further since Kardoesie is
Cape Town Tourism on 021 487 6800.
farm produce, in particular farm the one stop coffee shop, bistro, deli
reared pork and hand-crafted wines. and child friendly restaurant open for
parks & playgrounds
In summer meals are served on a breakfast through to lunch.
vine shaped stoep overlooking
lawns and play area for kids.
MASTER VISA DINERS AMEX
25 Garden Route Game Lodge N2
Albertinia. Tel 028 735 1200 Mon to Sun 06h30 – 21h30 Rocklands Park, Vredehoek Lighthouse playground, Mouille
reservations@grgamelodge.co.za - www.grgamelodge.co.za Enclosed, small park with wide Point The wooden climbing struc-
CAPE TOWN LOVES KIDS!
An ideal family bush break where children will enjoy getting up close to wildlife, range of play equipment – a lot of ture has transformed this area which
the interactive tours of the reptile centre and the cheetah outreach programme. it recently upgraded. Fun rubber is now buzzing with families from all
animals, a mosaic caterpillar and the areas of Cape Town.
Kids Activity programme includes kids game drive, bush walk or fishing giving
mom and dad a chance to relax around the pool. MASTER VISA added bonus of the adjacent restau- ‘Squirrel lane’ or Company’s
rant makes this park very popular Gardens Take a stroll down this
with families. beautiful stretch through the city’s
KEY TO Deer Park, Vredehoek This forest original botanical gardens, and
Milnerton Beach Sea Point Beaches Fish Hoek Beach Long Beach Noordhoek Strand / Gordon’s Bay SYMBOLS stretch is truly an adventure for combine with a visit to one of the
museums in the area.
little explorers. Splash in the river,
Windy but with the best views of A beautiful beach with a nostalgic On this beautiful long stretch of Warmer waters than the Cape scramble on the boulders and go Wynberg Park This park has an
Many small beaches scattered
treasure hunting along the many
Table Mountain. Long stretches along the beautiful promenade walkway filled with benches beach you can find your own quiet Town beaches. Child friendly with TOILETS attractive conifer garden and offers
for walks and play. Perfect for ‘the’ from Mouille Point to Sea Point, dedicated to people who loved spot, or go for a horse ride with less waves and play equipment
smaller paths. paths, a children’s playground, duck
holiday photo from Cape Town! this place. Well-equipped jungle- your older kids. along the beach. Access to Keurboom Park, Rondebosch pond and is ideal for picnics and
ending at the popular Sea Point
gym and a nice restaurant for restaurants and shops. PRAM/WHEELCHAIR-FRIENDLY A large, friendly park for walking braais.
pool. Restaurants, picnic places
Muizenberg Beach refreshments and light lunches. Llandudno / Sandy Bay dogs, enjoying a picnic or exploring Maynardville Park
and play grounds readily avail-
Weather service: the different jungle gyms with the The newly revamped jungle gym and
able.
Hout Bay Beach kids.
082 2339000 an extensive network of paved paths
PICNIC SPOT
Surfer’s Paradise! Learn to surf, The waves are quite strong here,
watch the pro’s or just relax with St James Tidal Pool but there are great boulders www.weathersa.co.za De Waal Park, Gardens This is makes this a great place for the
Start with breakfast at Dunes for little ones to explore, and first and foremost a dog walker’s whole family. Learn to ride a bike,
a coffee at the boardwalk café. Rock pool perfect for an early National Sea Rescue
have a picnic, or play on the little
morning swim. Protected from restaurant and amble along the a perfectly chilled Capetonian CITY SIGHT
park but also offers paved paths
Institute SEEING BUS
wooden train.
beach to the harbour for an ince atmosphere. Sandy Beach is Cape for practicing cycling, and nice
waves and close to restaurants
021 449 3500 emergency playgrounds directly under Table
capetownkids .co.za
cream and a visit to Hout Bay’s Town’s only official nudist beach.
and coffee shops. 082 911 www.nsri.org.za
own Consulate! Mountain. www.
LIFE GUARDS
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